Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
SQL Engineer (Remote)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Min Secret Clearance – Will be upgraded to Top Secret.
We are seeking a SQL Engineer with 6+ years of experience to serve as the primary Point of Contact (POC) for all SQL Server and PowerShell-related projects for our federal government client. This role will lead database administration, performance optimization, automation, and infrastructure scripting initiatives while supporting enterprise-level database environments.
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled SQL and PowerShell professional who can independently lead projects, automate processes, optimize database performance, and serve as the organization’s go-to technical expert.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the SME and lead for SQL Server and PowerShell projects.
Design, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases and T-SQL code.
Perform database performance tuning, troubleshooting, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
Develop and maintain PowerShell automation scripts for database and infrastructure operations.
Support database migrations, upgrades, security, and high-availability solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership.
Required Experience:
6+ years of SQL Server administration and development experience.
3+ years of PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
Strong expertise in T-SQL, SQL Server performance tuning, database security, backup/recovery, and production support.
Experience with Azure SQL, Windows Server, Git, and DevOps practices preferred.
Preferred Certifications (Min one):
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400)
ITIL Foundation and/or CompTIA Security+
This is a remote position.